Written Question · S6W-31777 · Session 6
Further to the answer to question S6W-25557 by Mairi Gougeon on 25 March 2024, whether the Scottish Ministers (a) plan to conduct a Habitat…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25557 by Mairi Gougeon on 25 March 2024, whether the Scottish Ministers (a) plan to conduct a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for the wrasse fishery that would assess the consequences of wrasse removal from special areas of conservation and the wider effects of the wrasse fishery, as well as the physical impact of pots and (b) will commit to conducting a full Habitats Regulations Appraisal ahead of any decision on whether to reopen the wrasse fisheries in 2025 within special areas of conservation.
The answer
The Scottish Government will undertake a Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA), for relevant special areas of conservation, ahead of the 2025 Wrasse fishing season opening. The HRA will consider the fishery against the relevant conservation objectives of the sites.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-31777 by reference.